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Basketball Australia – Australian School Championships
Date: 01 Dec 2025 Suburb: Carrara
The ASC’s is the premier event for school basketball in Australia, bringing together secondary schools from across the country to participate in a week-long competition. Event Details
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Celestial Shifts – Solo Exhibition By Natasha Zraikat
Date: 01 Dec 2025 Suburb: Currumbin Waters
In a time characterized by swift transformation, Celestial Shifts provides an opportunity for contemplation and introspection. Event Details
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Festival of Touch
Date: 01 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coomera
A ten-day touch football festival that includes the Queensland State Cup, the All Nations competition, an awards night, conferences, and a schools gala day. Event Details
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Sunroom – Ken Done Christmas Tree
Date: 03 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
The Sunroom program offers a secure and imaginative environment for adults with disabilities to engage in art creation, creative play, and exploration. Event Details
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Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
Date: 03 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Enjoy a complimentary, family-friendly outdoor shopping experience by the beach every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 4 PM to 9 PM. Event Details
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Book Launch: The Art Of Giving
Date: 03 Dec 2025 Suburb: Miami
An evening dedicated to those who give their all – a book launch designed to uplift, soothe, and rejuvenate your spirit. Event Details
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North Burleigh Carols by the Sea
Date: 04 Dec 2025 Suburb: Miami
A lively blend of activities for kids, food trucks, and live performances. Event Details
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Poetry featuring Justin Geange
Date: 04 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Attend an evening of open mic poetry at Mint Art House, featuring a compelling performance by the distinguished poet, Author Justin Geange. Event Details
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Swing Central featuring Brad Leaver
Date: 04 Dec 2025 Suburb: Hope Island
Embark on a first-class musical journey that captures the style and elegance of the fabulous forties and fifties. Event Details
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Inner Peace in the Digital Age
Date: 04 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Waters
A meditation workshop appropriate for participants of all ages. Event Details
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Abigail’s Party
Date: 04 Dec 2025 Suburb: Benowa
Abigail’s Party is a quintessential British comedy that is both uproariously funny and profoundly touching. It will be showcased for a limited run of just 10 performances. Event Details
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Little ArtLab – Ken Done Christmas Drum
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Engage in interactive and imaginative activities designed for children aged 3–5 years. Explore, play, and craft with art-focused projects inspired by the current exhibition at HOTA Gallery. Event Details
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Dreamworld Night Market
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coomera
Moonlight Night Market, the latest culinary market in the Northern Gold Coast, is situated within Dreamworld! Event Details
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The Real Inspector Hound
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Immerse yourself in a realm of intrigue, cleverness, and dramatic chaos with Goat Track Theatre’s Elite Fast Track Production as they showcase Tom Stoppard’s The Real Inspector Hound. Event Details
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Majelen and JC and the Tree
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Austinville
This December, two of Australia’s most thrilling independent artists, Majelen and JC and the Tree, are teaming up for an unforgettable tour along the East Coast. Event Details
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Christmas Music in the Village
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mudgeeraba
A night filled with Christmas melodies in the center of Mudgeeraba. Event Details
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Improv Comedy FriYAY
Date: 05 Dec 2025 Suburb: Currumbin Waters
Presented by Blah Blah Blah Improv, this is the sole comedy event on the Gold Coast where you can enjoy a drink while bringing the kids along! Event Details
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Queensland All Nations Touch Football Carnival
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coomera
The Festival of Touch has been designed to energize, motivate, and unite the touch football community in Queensland. Event Details
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High Tea with Santa, Mrs Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Hope Island
Embrace the festive spirit with a memorable children’s High Tea event featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Event Details
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Christmas Crafts on the Green
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mudgeeraba
An afternoon filled with Christmas creativity in the center of Mudgeeraba. Event Details
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Surfers Paradise Comedy Pub Crawl
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter and entertainment as you embark on a pub crawl featuring performances by five comedians, each delivering a show at a different venue. Event Details
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Ceremony of Carols with Coolamon Singers – Mudgeeraba
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mudgeeraba
Come and experience this memorable live music event – an ideal early Christmas present for your friends and family! Event Details
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Christmas at Frascott
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Varsity Lakes
Enjoy complimentary holiday entertainment for the entire family in Varsity Lakes. Event Details
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Tugun Lights Up
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Tugun
Illuminate the evening at Tugun’s 13th annual celebration! Event Details
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Ring Of Fire – Opetaia vs Cinkara
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
The Gold Coast welcomes the return of world championship boxing. Event Details
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Christmas in Highland Reserve
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Upper Coomera
Come and participate in our complimentary community Christmas events and caroling. Event Details
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Christmas Carols on the Green
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mudgeeraba
An evening filled with Christmas Carols and holiday cheer in the center of Mudgeeraba Village. Event Details
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Mayor’s Christmas Carols presented by Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
The Mayor’s Christmas Carols in the City of Gold Coast is back for its 14th year, bringing holiday enchantment to HOTA, Home of the Arts. Event Details
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Movies Under the Stars – Elliott the Littlest Reindeer
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
As the sun goes down, unwind and take pleasure in our movie screening this December. Event Details
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Joscho Stephan Trio
Date: 06 Dec 2025 Suburb: Robina
Experience the Joscho Stephan Trio, celebrated as one of the most thrilling groups in the contemporary acoustic guitar world. Event Details
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Australian Volleyball Schools Cup
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Carrara
The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is the most significant school-focused sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere, drawing teams from all over Australia as well as international participants. Event Details
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Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Carrara
Carrara Markets is well-known for its Sunday morning Car Boot Sale! Event Details
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The Robina Farmers Market
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Robina
The Robina Farmers Market at Robina State High School offers a weekly gathering featuring fresh produce, artisan products, gourmet cuisine, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Event Details
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HOTA Farmers and Artisan Market
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
The HOTA Markets, held every Sunday morning in the iconic HOTA precinct, are among the Gold Coast’s most lively community markets. Event Details
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Art and Craft Market
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Benowa
The Gold Coast Potters Association hosts two prominent Market Day events annually, in May and December. Event Details
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Alicia Street Christmas Fair
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
Experience live music, browse market stalls, enjoy inflatable attractions, and look forward to a visit from Santa Claus! Event Details
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Bead It Yourself – Upcycled Necklace Making Workshop
Date: 07 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Create your own upcycled necklace in this laid-back Bead It Yourself workshop. Event Details
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Gold Coast Inclusion Network – December Co-Design Session
Date: 09 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
Together, we will plan the initial six GCIN sessions for 2026, selecting the topics, formats, venues, and success metrics that are most significant for our region. Event Details
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Sweet Thunder Jazz Orchestra Christmas Show
Date: 09 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
Enjoy an incredible evening featuring swinging renditions of some of the most beloved Christmas tunes, performed by a 13-piece jazz orchestra. Event Details
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A Cuppa Tea For Rights
Date: 10 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
A chance to actively engage in safeguarding and advancing human rights and social justice worldwide. Event Details
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Perspecta – Land. Sea. River. Home.
Date: 11 Dec 2025 Suburb: Currumbin Waters
An engaging group exhibition bringing together four unique artistic perspectives in dialogue with place, perception, and environment. Event Details
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Carols on the Lawn at Sanctuary Cove
Date: 11 Dec 2025 Suburb: Hope Island
Families and friends will come together for a night filled with festive joy and holiday enchantment beneath the stars. Event Details
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Merry Currumbin
Date: 12 Dec 2025 Suburb: Currumbin Waters
Join us for a cozy, family-friendly Christmas event at the LJ Hooker Southern Gold Coast office in Currumbin Waters. Event Details
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Christmas Flicks & Fireworks
Date: 12 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Join in the festive spirit with the city’s latest seaside Christmas celebration! Event Details
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Surfers Paradise Christmas Twilight Market
Date: 12 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
The beach is starting to feel a lot like Christmas. This year, enjoy two nights of festive excitement on Friday and Saturday! Event Details
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Kings of Comedy’s Gold Coast Showcase Special
Date: 12 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Experience an unforgettable evening of live entertainment at one of Australia’s top-tier comedy clubs. Event Details
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Movies Under the Stars – Arthur Christmas
Date: 12 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
Grab your picnic blanket and prepare for an exciting family night out! Event Details
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The Pink Flamingo Gold Coast
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
In response to high demand, Circus Fun House will be arriving on the Gold Coast this December for the Christmas school holidays, offering entertainment for kids and their families. Event Details
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FantaSciiCon
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
A two-day event dedicated to celebrating fantasy, sci-fi, and storytelling, featuring authors, artists, creators, and workshops that bring imagination to life. Event Details
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ArtLab with Clicking Bricks | Christmas Make and Take
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Come and participate in our lively and festive Christmas workshop, where you’ll have the opportunity to craft your own holiday decoration using LEGO! Event Details
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Varsity Carols by the Lake
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Varsity Lakes
Join in the festive fun with Christmas carols, a visit from Santa, fireworks, and much more! Event Details
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Palm Beach Christmas Carols
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Palm Beach
This event, perfect for families, encourages attendees to bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a night of festive entertainment beneath the stars. Event Details
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Christmas Movies Under the Stars – Elf
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Pimpama
Sit back, loosen up, and revel in an enchanting evening filled with amusement and entertainment beneath the starlit sky. Event Details
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Born to be Wild Augmented Reality Art Exhibition
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
An augmented reality art exhibition where you can use your phone to see the paintings come to life right before your eyes. Event Details
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Deck the Halls
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
Put on your dancing shoes and prepare to shine – the Gold Coast’s beloved holiday event is being swept up in Christmas excitement. Event Details
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Spotlight on Christmas
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Benowa
Join in the holiday festivities with traditional carols and a little added excitement. Event Details
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Starshine – Tribute To Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac
Date: 13 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Discover the enchantment of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks in a whole new way! Event Details
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Offside Tag QLD State Champs
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Runaway Bay
Imagine a game similar to tag but with forward passing. It’s crafted as a hybrid sport, allowing athletes from various sports backgrounds to compete against one another. Event Details
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Spilt Milk Gold Coast
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Carrara
Australia’s highly sought-after festival, Spilt Milk, is making a comeback in 2025, featuring a lineup brimming with some of the most buzzworthy local and international artists. Event Details
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Salsa in the Park
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
A complimentary event offering three hours of Latin music for social dancing in an outdoor setting. Event Details
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Miami Village Christmas Party
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Miami
Enjoy food, beverages, live music, and entertainment for children! Grab a spot at our communal tables or bring your own picnic blanket and become part of the vibrant Miami community. Event Details
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Northern Gold Coast Carols
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Ormeau
Gather to enjoy all your favorite Christmas holiday traditions. Event Details
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Cooly Carols
Date: 14 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coolangatta
Seas and greetings! The beloved Cooly Carols event is making its return to the beachfront at Queen Elizabeth Park. Event Details
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Motiv8sports Christmas Camp – Upper Coomera
Date: 15 Dec 2025 Suburb: Upper Coomera
A dynamic and thrilling day where primary school children engage in exciting non-contact team sports, tackle themed challenges, and enjoy an unforgettable experience! Event Details
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Christmas Art Workshop – Burleigh Waters
Date: 15 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Waters
Allow your child’s creativity to sparkle this holiday season! Event Details
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Christmas in Broadbeach
Date: 15 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
Delight in complimentary family entertainment featuring holiday workshops, a chance to snap a photo with Santa, and an abundance of Christmas spirit in the enchanting gingerbread village. Event Details
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Motiv8sports Christmas Camp – Robina
Date: 16 Dec 2025 Suburb: Robina
A thrilling, action-filled day where primary school children engage in exciting non-contact team sports, tackle themed challenges, and enjoy an unforgettable experience! Event Details
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Raft Building
Date: 16 Dec 2025 Suburb: Palm Beach
Embark on a thrilling raft-building adventure where children can delight in the ideal blend of teamwork, problem-solving, and outdoor excitement! Event Details
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Young Engineers Summer School Holiday Program
Date: 17 Dec 2025 Suburb: Merrimac
This summer, allow your child to immerse themselves in a realm of creativity, imagination, and exploration! Event Details
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Christmas Art Workshop – Mudgeeraba
Date: 18 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mudgeeraba
Allow your child’s creativity to sparkle this holiday season! Event Details
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Candlelight Concerts
Date: 19 Dec 2025 Suburb: Main Beach
Candlelight concerts offer a magical, multi-sensory musical experience in stunning Gold Coast locations that have never before hosted such events. Event Details
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Movies Under the Stars – Arthur Christmas
Date: 19 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
As the sun goes down, unwind and take pleasure in our movie screening this December. Event Details
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Christmas Actually
Date: 19 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and experience the enchanting musical moments from the cherished holiday classic, Love Actually, once again! Event Details
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Mint Art House Art Market
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Ü4!A Markets is a monthly event dedicated to fostering creativity, building connections, and encouraging collaboration, all while supporting local artists. Event Details
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Ken Done Christmas Craft
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Enjoy complimentary Christmas crafts at the HOTA Gallery! Event Details
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Christmas in Coomera
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coomera
Explore a variety of free festive activities perfect for the entire family, featuring a DJ dance party, mini-golf, roaming entertainment, and much more. Event Details
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Christmas at Greenheart
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Robina
Join in the excitement of this new community event featuring festive markets, food trucks, complimentary face painting, Christmas crafts, bubble activities, and a temporary playground. Event Details
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HOTA Christmas Twilight Markets
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Illuminate your festive season at HotA’s enchanting market wonderland, where Christmas dreams come alive beneath the stars! Event Details
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Mermaid Waters Christmas Park Party
Date: 20 Dec 2025 Suburb: Mermaid Waters
The most dazzling night of the year in Mermaid! Event Details
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Currumbin Christmas Carols
Date: 21 Dec 2025 Suburb: Currumbin Waters
The yearly Currumbin Community Christmas Carols will transform the well-loved Merv Craig Park into a festive celebration open to all at no cost! Event Details
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Christmas Kirtan Party by the Beach
Date: 21 Dec 2025 Suburb: Burleigh Heads
Elevate your spirits with sacred kirtan meditation and joyful carols performed by the Choir of Angels. Event Details
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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Date: 23 Dec 2025 Suburb: Surfers Paradise
Straight from its Off-Broadway run, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, brings you its festive extravaganza, A Celtic Christmas. Event Details
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Miami Twilight NYE at Thorn Park
Date: 31 Dec 2025 Suburb: Miami
Experience DJ music, the New Year Express train, a Bubble Zone, inflatable attractions, arts and crafts, face painting, food trucks, and a variety of other activities! Event Details
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New Year’s Eve by the Sea at Broadwater Parklands
Date: 31 Dec 2025 Suburb: Southport
Join us for the largest and most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration on the Gold Coast! Event Details
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New Year’s Eve by the Lake
Date: 31 Dec 2025 Suburb: Varsity Lakes
Ring in the New Year with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display! Event Details
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New Year’s Eve in Coomera
Date: 31 Dec 2025 Suburb: Coomera
Bid farewell to 2025 with a night filled with music, food trucks, and fireworks. Event Details
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Den Devine New Year’s Eve!
Date: 31 Dec 2025 Suburb: Broadbeach
Reserve your place for a New Year’s Eve celebration at Den Devine! Event Details
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